Birth date: Apr 8, 1939 Death date: Dec 15, 2020
George A. Schaalma, age 81, passed away early Tuesday morning after a short battle with Thymus cancer. He was born in Muskegon, MI as the 6th child of Jacob and Clara (Zuidema) Schaalma. George was a member of Fruitport Congregati Read Obituary
Oh Carol how we pray for you and the family as you grieve the loss of George, yet draw comfort that he’s in the presence of the Lord with no pain. I’ll never forget the look on his face as we did the drive-by greeting.....a very long line of cars. George will be always remembered❤️ Love and prayers, Sue Turner
Today I still get great comments on my hardwood floors George completed 34 yrs ago. He did the entire house including our third floor attic! They were all hard workers on the crew and George was fair and honest! My hope is for his family to be consoled during this time. Tony-Grand Haven
We had lots of great memories with George since the early 90's, when he and Carol began a series of visits to Hawaii with June and Harry Kooyman. George loved to visit Duke's in Waikiki, enjoying tropical drinks and the ocean view at sunset. He also enjoyed zipping us around Muskegon lake in his motor boat during our visits to Michigan in the summers. We always felt like we were going to fly out of that boat when he was driving it. I think he got a kick out of seeing us grabbing onto our chairs as he brought that boat up to speed on the lake. So much fun. We'll miss seeing George in our future trips to Michigan. Our visits to see him and Carol were mainstays for us on our trips, and we will definitely feel his absence. We will miss him.
Carol, Sandra, and family. I really got to know George when he started exercising at the Heart center. He always had a big smile while on the step machine and always noticed me walking by. If I neglected to say hi he let me know I had avoided him, He would always stop by my office to say hi, chat with me a bit, and give me a hug. What a sweet and gentle man. My sincere condolsecences.
Jeanette, Steve, and Ben Waite
Dear Carol and family, My memories of George are many, always with a smile and something friendly to say. Remembering Larry and I visiting you both at WMU, at church and him in our wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Janice Sieplinga
Carol, so very sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord will grant you strength, comfort and peace for the days and weeks ahead.
We are sooo sorry to hear that George has passed away. We are sending Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Carol & the Family. We will be keeping Carol & the Family in Our Prayers and asking Our Lord to wrap His Loving & Caring Arms around each one of you & give You the Peace & Comfort that is needed during this very difficult time & in the future days & years. We will always remember George as a very outgoing, happy man that always had a SMILE on his face for you. If we ever seen George & Carol out shopping or at Fruitport School Events he always took the time to say "HI" and carry on a conversation with you. George will surely be missed. Sending Our Love, Hugs & Prayers to Carol & the Family. God Bless & Be with each one of you, Always....Jim & Gloria Zylstra
My heart is sad! He was such a wonderful person! He always had a smile on his face and loved to talk with me about photography! He’s with my mom so he can keep an eye on her! Love you Carol and family!
Carol and family, so sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a very special man of God! His faith in Jesus was evident in his smile and the way he treated others. I looked forward to seeing him at Olivet and missed seeing him in the years since.
May God bless you and your family with God’s perfect peace and hold you in His care!
Oh, my sweet friend Carol. Ed and I are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved George. We’ll never forget going with both of you to Traverse City and George introducing us to the wineries. And let’s not forget about going out for pie and those Sunday nights meeting up for ice cream 🍦! Prayers and love to you and your entire family.
